Chapter 21
Chelsea’s Point of View
I applied some of the healing balm the doctor had given me to my scalp, from where I suffered the most of the injuries and scratches. It stung but not as painful as when the wound was fresh. I stared at my reflection in the mirror, and I forced a smile, but it wasn’t working. It felt as if I dipped my face in concrete, the muscles on my face hardening
I gave up on the idea because there was nothing to smile about….
“Chelsea…” I jolted slightly, when I heard my name, Cordelia barged into my room, her face twisted with concern, ever since we had that argument, and I didn’t speak to her.
She was silent for a while, we stared at each other through the mirror.
“Are you still mad at me?” she finally asked and I ignored her, pulling my red hair into a pony tail, styling it, I thought she wanted to tell me something important.
“I am sorry.” Her voice became low and nasal. “I am sorry I said that, I guess I didn’t think about how much effort you had put into finding the culprit, but I was worried about you, Chelsea.”
I let out a sigh, its bad enough that it’s Monday and I have to go back to that office to be faced with Kai and the rest of the demons after my soul.
I didn’t want to have this particular conversation with her.
“Maybe I will never know how it felt like for you, since I wasn’t the one who held dad’s body. But I know how it is for me, every time I see you crying yourself to sleep because the police had something negative to say on the case.” Tears streaming down her face. “I said that because I am worried about you. You may be right, father will never give up on us, but the truth is father is dead. I have come to terms with that but one thing I would never agree with is if I lost you too.”
I turned towards her, and let out a sigh.
“Cordelia, I am sorry. I was angry and I said a lot of harsh things to you. I don’t mean them.” I said nearing her, sometimes I forget that she was so young, placing my hands on her shoulders. “I didn’t speak to you because I didn’t know how to apologize. I promise I am going to take care of myself so you don’t have to worry about me anymore.”
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I couldn’t explain just how relieved I was when I received a message from Kai, telling me I didn’t need to come to his house early in the morning. I could resume to the office, at normal office hours until I get better.
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For some reason I felt like getting myself run over by a car, so I could have more breaks.
I waved down my hands for the bus, running on my worn out stilettos, hoping it doesn’t break as I hoped into the bus rushing to have a sit. I was too stressed to stand. The small smile disappearing from my face as I recalled the kiss from last Friday.
I felt my core tighten and my legs pooled… shit! The sensation ever fresh on my skin, I remembered vividly, Kai’s long finger tugging at my hair painfully, and the warmth of his tongue.
He was rough, intense, passionate and demanding.
An attribute that I never expected him to have, despite his nerdy looks, he grew up to be a fine man
But the question was how am I supposed to face him after that?
‘a talented kisser.
I wasn’t sure that kiss was going to be defining anything in our current relationship, but he did ask me to give up myself. I bit down on my lips, my dread multiplying, I need someone to interpret all these big words for me.
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I don’t think Kai likes me, there was even nothing attractive about me. Or maybe it’s because he was a man, and most men thinks having sex with women is one of the best ways to get revenge on them.
That didn’t sound like such a bad idea, I am curious as it is, and I was willing to go so far as long as he leaves me the fuck alone when he’s done, maybe I would be rid of the guilt that is buried in my chest.
“How can she show her face here again?” I heard whispers as soon as I entered into the building, but I noticed the strange stares from when I approached the building. Some of the staff members going where muttering and sending jalging glances in my direction.
I didn’t know what the news was yet, but it seemed to be a bad one.
“Isn’t she so shameless?” it was loud, they were whispering anymore if I can hear them without stress. “I heard she is having an affair with the CEO.”
I felt my heart stopped.
An affair…
I couldn’t even defend myself because Kai and I would most likely have something, so I did the best thing possible I ignored them, proceeding to the office. Acting like their gossips didn’t matter, my pride was the only thing I had and I wasn’t going to falter.
“What are you still doing here?” I heard the very familiar voice of Lara, she walked towards me with her arms folded, and it seemed like she wasn’t the only one who had something to tell me. I noticed George too, and Rebecca.
We all attended the same high school.
This felt like a conspiracy for some reason, why are all the student of Gary Cooper high school working in Hezron cooperation? A small chortle suddenly escaped me when I reminded myself that Noah was the CEO.
Did he do this on purpose?
I wasn’t sure.
“I thought I warned you to leave?” She queried stepping in front of me, a grimace on her face. I let out a sigh, I would like to get to the office before Kai comes, and I could do something worthwhile in the only free time I might be getting today. Like drink coffee or read a book. “I told you, you don’t have a place in here.”
“The work environment is conducive, I see no reason why I am supposed to just leave.” I answered flatly. “Do you have any?”
“We don’t feel safe working with you.” George answered instead, I remember him, I used to tease him a lot for being so quiet in class, he was so shy that he used to stutter, and he once pissed himself when I cornered him. Looks like the last six years he used it to grow balls, I am surprised he could make a full statement. “We can’t work with someone who was known to be a notorious bully.”
“How did someone like her even get employed in the company?” One of the gathered staff members asked curiously. “I am sure you forged your CV, there is no way you were employed knowing your misdeeds.”
“To think she was expelled, yet she shamelessly argues with us.” Another person said. “You’re supposed to be looking down in submission, repenting for all the things you have done.”
I smirked, wondering if there is any repentance left for the devil when he had already been condemned to hell. I was already in hell, and there was no need to act like I am sorry for myself.
“I don’t see any reason to be bothered by your threat, I don’t work for any of you or with any of you.” I started in a calmer voice, holding Lara’s gaze. “I work exclusively for Mr. Hezron, and if anyone have a problem with that. They can go ahead and make a report.”
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Chapter 31
“What is happening in here? The whole reception quicted immediately as Kai entered into the building
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